Buy Sennheiser MD 441-U versatile dynamic super-cardioid pattern microphone a five-positionSennheiser MD 441-U versatile dynamic super-cardioid pattern microphone a five-position Product Description:
- Excellent feedback rejection
- Excellent sound quality
- Spring capsule mounting provides low sensitivity to handling noise
- Hum compensating coil
- Five position bass roll-off switch
Product Description
A dynamic microphone of exceptional quality and versatility that incorporates the best qualities of both dynamic and condenser microphone technologies, the MD-441U is acknowledged as one of the most accurate and versatile dynamic microphones available. It sports a nearly textbook perfect supercardioid polar pattern, a five-position bass contour switch, a critically dampened internal shock suspension, and a humbucking coil. It's exquisite for vocals and instruments.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
MD441 is Critical Addition to Your Locker
By John DePace
I normally don't write reviews - but I saw this listing and just had an experience with the 441 so I thought - what the heck...I've had my 441 for 20+ years and have used it on and off over the years in a variety of applications. But just last week I was having trouble getting a sound I wanted from a floor tom. After trying 4 or 5 mics that should have done the job but didn't, I pulled out the 441 and put it up - and it was great - really clear, focused, and a nice full tonality that included great stick definition on the head. Also, minimal bleed from the other drums. The next day I had a male "screamer" type kid in the studio. I don't get a lot of these types of clients, but I've been using a Shure SM7 lately on this type of voice and getting a good sound. I saw the 441 still on the tom from the day before and thought I'd give it a shot, just to see. I was really amazed at how much better the track sounded. Really much clearer - and with a whole lot more thickness - not mud or hype - just a clean thick sound that held up really well to the high SPL and didn't require any eq.Like everyone else, I've ended up with a variety of mics over time. Until last week I forgot how much I liked the 441 - and just how versatile it is. Lesson learned, I shouldn't get too comfortable with the way I do things.When I bought the 441 20 years ago (about $500 if I remember correctly) I was recording to 1/2" tape and thought it sounded great. The amazing thing is that now that we record digitally, it sounds better to me than it did then - and better than a lot of other newer mics I have.I still get excited about new mics and will try and add some new tube and ribbon mics. And $800 can buy a lot of good mics today. But this dynamic is still something special. Bottom line is - if anything happened to my 441, I'd replace it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
When only the best will do
By C. Goulet
Those in the know will recognize this amazing microphone. For the rest, let me clarify: Sennheiser...say it with me...ahh...isn't that better? This microphone is the top of the line. Yes, it's expensive, and worth every penny. Not as durable as a Shure 58, but then again, it's not meant to be. The signal/noise ratio is astonishing, separation outside the pattern is excellent, isolating just what's in front of it, and if looks are important, you're not going to be disappointed. This is an excellent choice for so many applications. The build is what we've all come to expect from German engineering and manufacturing - there is nothing better. Take good care of it, and you will only need to buy one, ever. Simply one of the most elegant and functionally perfect pieces of equipment I've ever owned.
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